Berlin Restaurants

Berlin has plenty of unassuming neighborhood restaurants serving old-fashioned German food but happily, the dining scene in this thriving city has expanded to incorporate all sorts of international cuisine, as well as healthier, more contemporary versions of the German classics.

As in many other destinations around the world, eating locally sourced and organic food is more and more the rage in Berlin. Restaurants now understand that although they could import ingredients from other European countries, there are plenty of fresh farm resources closer to home. Look for the name Brandenburg, for instance, before Ente (duck) or Schwein (pork) on a menu–-it's the rural area just outside of Berlin. In spring, definitely look for the weisser Spargel, white asparagus from nearby Beelitz, which is all the rage, showing up as a main course with a variety of sauces, in pastas, soups, and even desserts.

When it comes to international cuisine, Berlin options run the gamut. Italian food is abundant, from relatively mundane pizza and pasta establishments to restaurants offering specific regional Italian delicacies. Asian restaurants, in particular, are popular, as is Turkish food, especially the beloved döner shops selling pressed lamb or chicken in flat-bread pockets with a variety of sauces and salads—always great for a quick meal, and a perennial late-night favorite. Wurst, especially Currywurst—curry-flavored pork sausage served with a mild curry ketchup—is also popular if you're looking for a quick meal on the go.

Old-fashioned German and especially Berlin cuisine is getting harder to find these days, as most restaurants aim to attract customers by reinventing the classics in the so-called Neue Deutsche Küche (new German cuisine) movement. But real, old Berlin classics are still lurking around town if you know where to look. Berlin's most traditional four-part meal is Eisbein (pork knuckle), always served with sauerkraut, pureed peas, and boiled potatoes. Other old-fashioned Berlin dishes include Rouladen (rolled, stuffed beef), Spanferkel (suckling pig), Berliner Schüsselsülze (potted meat in aspic), Hackepeter (ground beef), and Berliner Leber (calves' liver with cooked apples and onions).

Weekend brunch buffets are popular in Berlin and restaurants all over the city get crowded with patrons lingering over the meals.

It's worth noting that Berlin is known for its curt, slow service, except at high-end restaurants. Also keep in mind that many of the top restaurants are closed Sunday, and sometimes Monday as well.

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  • 1. Café Einstein Stammhaus

    $$$$ | Schöneberg

    In the historic grand villa of silent movie star Henny Porten, the Einstein is one of the leading coffeehouses in town, and it charmingly recalls the elegant days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, complete with an artsy, high-brow clientele and slightly snobbish waiters gliding across the parquet floors. Order Austrian delicacies such as Tafelspitz or schnitzel (the small order is plenty large), coffee, and, of course, some cake.

    Kurfürstenstr. 58, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
    030-263–9190
    cafeeinstein.com

    Known For

    • Shady garden behind the villa
    • Apple strudel with vanilla sauce
    • Outdoor seating in a beautiful courtyard

  • 2. CODA

    $$$$ | Neukölln

    Your childhood dream of having dessert for dinner can come true at this intimate "dessert bar" on a pretty street in trendy Neukölln—except at CODA, many of the desserts are more savory than sweet, and all can be paired with alcoholic beverages, from cocktails to beer to wine. Four- or seven-course menus use very little added sugar or fat in the dishes, but feature plenty of different textures and beautiful presentations to keep things interesting, even for those without a sweet tooth.

    Friedelstr. 47, Berlin, Berlin, 12047, Germany
    030-9149–6396
    coda-berlin.com

    Known For

    • Small-plate "desserts" using natural flavors
    • Intimate, open-kitchen atmosphere
    • Superlative, unusual cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch

  • 3. Markthalle Neun

    $ | Kreuzberg

    Thanks to the efforts of local activists, this century-old market hall was saved from becoming a chain supermarket and instead turned into a center for local food vendors, chefs, wine dealers, and brewers. From Monday to Saturday, a large and rotating variety of food and drink is on offer for lunch and all afternoon; Tuesday to Saturday finds the weekly market with tempting food products for sale, from fruits and vegetables to bread and fish (with an expanded market on Friday and Saturday); and the space also hosts a dazzling array of rotating events, so it's best to check what's on before heading there.

    Eisenbahnstr. 42/43, Berlin, Berlin, 10997, Germany
    030-6107–3473
    markthalleneun.de

    Known For

    • Tasty and varied food choices from local entrepreneurs, from barbecue to crepes to Turkish dumplings
    • A fun, hipster scene
    • A good selection of beer, wine, and coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

  • 4. Beba at Gropius Bau

    $ | Kreuzberg

    Anchored by an indoor vertical garden filled with vegetables and herbs used in many of its dishes, this casual eatery inside the Gropius Bau museum focuses on ancient Jewish recipes from around the world. Choose from a selection of organic vegetable-forward mezzes including labneh (strained yogurt) with challah bread, cauliflower with herbed tahini, and zucchini latkes, finished off with tasty cakes baked by renowned Berlin pâtissière Cynthia Barcomi.

    Niederkirchnerstr. 7, Berlin, Berlin, 10963, Germany
    017-4402–6806
    bebarestaurant.com

    Known For

    • Inexpensive nibbles and more substantial plates
    • Freshly made vegetarian dishes
    • Herbal lemonade

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

  • 5. Café Frieda

    $$$ | Prenzlauer Berg

    Billed as a classic all-day hangout, with selections from the vinyl records lining the walls played by the friendly staff, this more casual offshoot of neighborhood favorite Mrs. Robinson’s serves up coffee, drinks, and French bistro-inspired meals from morning till night. Opt for freshly baked goods—including sourdough bread, made daily—at any time of day, or nibble on retro dishes like Oysters Rockefeller or oeuf à la mayo along with Berlin’s black-clad foodies.

    Lychener St. 37, Berlin, Berlin, 10437, Germany
    030-4471–9800
    cafefrieda.de

    Known For

    • Wide selection of vermouth
    • Soft serve made from raw milk
    • Seasonal ingredients from local producers

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.

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  • 6. Five Elephant

    $ | Kreuzberg

    In addition to brewing first-rate, quality coffee from beans roasted on the premises, Five Elephant serves some of the best cake in town, including a cheesecake that has become something of a local legend. Inside, the café is bright, modern, and welcoming, usually with cool jazz playing on the sound system. Like most of its coffee-brewing brethren, the café sources its own coffee directly from growers, and makes sure interactions along every step of the chain are fair and humane.

    Reichenbergerstr. 101, Berlin, Berlin, 10999, Germany
    030-9608–1527
    www.fiveelephant.com

  • 7. Jones Ice Cream

    $ | Schöneberg

    In her airy, brick-walled shop, ice cream maker extraordinaire Gabrielle Jones whips up small batch ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt in tempting flavors like lemon and blueberry jam, whiskey and pecan, peanut butter and glazed bacon, matcha and white chocolate, and salted butter caramel.

    Goltzstr. 3, Berlin, Berlin, 10781, Germany
    0171-833–5780
    jonesicecream.com

    Known For

    • Arguably the best ice cream in town
    • Handmade waffle cones
    • Ice cream served between two cookies

  • 8. Julius

    $$$$ | Wedding

    The slightly more casual offshoot of Michelin-starred restaurant ernst, this wine-focused eatery serves coffee, fresh-baked goods, and (yes) wine during the day and more elaborate market-driven prix fixe menus at dinner; dishes are heavy on the organic veggies, plus sustainable seafood and meats, and many have a Japanese slant, featuring accompaniments such as shiso flowers, miso, ponzu, or yuzu. An open kitchen encourages you to watch the chefs at work, while enormous pane windows let you keep an eye on the action on the lively Wedding streets outside.

    Gerichtstr. 31, Berlin, Berlin, 13347, Germany
    No phone

    Known For

    • Small-batch hand-roasted coffee
    • The freshest vegetables of the season
    • Fish from both local and European waters

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.

  • 9. Lutter & Wegner

    $$$$ | Mitte

    The dark-wood-paneled walls, parquet floor, and multiple rooms of this bustling restaurant across from Gendarmenmarkt have an air of 19th-century Vienna, and the food, too, is mostly German and Austrian, with game served in winter and classic dishes offered year-round. In the Weinhandlung, a cozy room lined with wine shelves, meat and cheese plates are served every day until late.

    Charlottenstr. 56, Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany
    030-2029–5415
    l-w-berlin.de

    Known For

    • Sauerbraten (marinated pot roast) with red cabbage
    • Wiener schnitzel with potato and cucumber salad
    • Traditional Austrian apple strudel

  • 10. Mutter Fourage

    $ | Wannsee

    The name refers to the Bertolt Brecht play Mutter Courage und Ihre Kinder, although that’s about where the reference to the war drama ends: this dreamy locale is a combination café, fine food store, and gardening shop, where customers can sit in a leafy, almost jungle-like courtyard surrounded by potted plants (for sale). The daily changing menu includes soups, pastas, and salads,and a mouth-watering array of cakes and tortes. Service is friendly but can be harried and inefficient, so don’t expect this to be a quick stop.

    Chausseestr. 15a, Berlin, Berlin, 14109, Germany
    030-8058--3283
    www.hofcafe-berlin.de

  • 11. The Store Kitchen

    $ | Mitte

    Much more than just a place to eat, this bright, sprawling, and modern concept store on the ground floor of the SoHo House hotel is open to everyone, not just SoHo House guests. The Store Kitchen, in the front of the space, focuses on healthy cuisine and excels at salad and grain dishes, while soups, sandwiches, and desserts round out the menu---order one of the set plates and you'll get to try a variety of what's available that day.

    Torstr. 1, Berlin, Berlin, 10119, Germany

    Known For

    • Middle Eastern flavors
    • Juice bar
    • Craft cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations not accepted

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